Man Shot Dead at Kilembe Checkpoint

What the report says

Police in Kasese District are investigating the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man at a security checkpoint along the Kasese-Kilembe Road, in western Uganda. According to Nile Post, the man was identified as Mbusa Mugisa and the incident occurred on November 9, 2026, around 2 p.m. in Katonzi Cell, Nyakabingo III Ward, Bulembia Division, Kasese Municipality.

The report says two Uganda People’s Defence Forces soldiers at the Kilembe Mines checkpoint tried to stop Mugisa for a security check after he approached from the Kilembe side carrying an old sack and a panga. Police said he allegedly moved toward the soldiers with the weapon after being stopped, causing them to retreat and arm themselves. He then reportedly fled, was pursued by the soldiers, and was later intercepted near Ribona Guest House.

ASP Maate Elly, the Rwenzori East police spokesperson, said the soldiers fired warning shots before one of them shot Mugisa in the right thigh when he continued advancing. He was taken to Kasese Municipality Health Centre and then referred to Rukoki Hospital, where he died shortly after. Police later said they had established that the deceased was a person of unsound mind. His body was taken to Kasese Municipal Mortuary for postmortem as investigations continue. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at checkpoints and the role of police and military personnel in responding to perceived threats.